OU football lands Samuel Nelson commitment for 2027 recruiting class

Another pair of brothers is set to play for Oklahoma football.

Three-star edge rusher Samuel Nelson, the younger brother of 2026 Sooners commit Matthew Nelson, committed to OU's 2027 class on Thursday night.

Nelson, the 6-foot-3, 225-pound recruit, chose the Sooners over Arkansas, Florida State and others.

The Bryant, Arkansas, native is OU's 21st commitment as part of its third-ranked recruiting class by Rivals.

"God's timing is my timing and tonight confirmed what I have been feeling," Nelson wrote on social media. "I'm officially ending my recruitment and will be joining my brother(s) at OU."

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God’s timing is my timing and tonight confirmed what I have been feeling coach Chavis said it felt like Dejavu and my dad’s shirt translated means it is finished!!! Nothing else needs to be said. I’m officially ending my recruitment and will be joining my brother(s) at OU🔥Boomer pic.twitter.com/llGLSMSF0Z

— Samuel Nelson (@SamNFootBall) May 1, 2026

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